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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.71, 641.25 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.71, 641.25 and 268.28 is: 370.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.71 : 641.25 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.71/641.25 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.71x = 641.25 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.71x = 172,037.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,037.29/464.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.20

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